Lake Huron Medical Group

Lake Huron Medical Group

Lake Huron Medical Group is proud to offer holistic, patient-centered care
through our primary and specialty care physician practices—which
are conveniently located throughout the Blue Water Area to better serve
your health care needs.

To us health is not merely the absence of disease but rather the physical,
behavioral and spiritual well-being of the person. Lake Huron Medical
Group physicians and employees are committed to achieving one common goal
– providing you, our community, with the highest quality, safest
care possible.

Our physicians provide high-quality, comprehensive and holistic care and
are among highest outcomes in our region. From registration to treatment,
the Lake Huron Medical Group takes ownership and pride in providing care
that is not only high-quality but is also genuinely compassionate.

Family Care

Family Medicine, like any other branch of medicine, has its own unique
body of knowledge and training. This includes six areas of medicine: pediatrics,
surgery, internal medicine, psychiatry, community medicine and obstetrics/gynecology.
Our physicians are trained to provide continuing and comprehensive health
care in the community, and to practice and teach preventative medicine.

Lake Huron Medical Group is currently welcoming new patients. Our physicians
provide a variety of services in many locations. Convenient medical care
for the entire family includes:

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Dr. Patrick Kut’s patient care philosophy is based upon interactive
communication between the patient and the physician. Communication is
the essential link to gaining an understanding of a patient’s medical
history and resolving any health issues, both emotionally and physically.
Whether its treating an ongoing health concern or the every day bumps
and scrapes of life, Dr. Kut will work with the patients to achieve a
comprehensive treatment plan. Through this philosophy, Dr. Kut has been
successfully providing care for entire families, from infants to senior patients.

Dr. Kut received his medical degree from the Ross University School of
Medicine in New York. He received his board certified training in Family
Medicine from Bon Secours Family Practice, Bon Secours Hospital, Grosse
Pointe, Michigan and is Board Certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Kut has
been serving in private practice for a number of years. He maintains associations
and affiliations with the American Academy of Family Physicians.

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Dr. Stallwood believes the best doctor/patient relationship is a partnership
based on trust and honesty. Partnership brings with it certain rights
and responsibilities for both the physician and patient. You can expect
to be treated with respect and consideration.

As a Board Certified Internal Medicine and Pediatric physician, Dr. Stallwood
is a qualified and convenient option for families offering comprehensive
care to patients of all ages and genders. She earned her bachelor’s
degree from the University of California at Los Angeles and earned her
medical degree from Loma Linda School of Medicine.

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Dr. Robert Sachs practice philosophy is to build long-lasting, family-type
relationships with his patients. This philosophy that is why he is dedicated
to providing comprehensive, coordinated health care to patients in the
Blue Water Area. He believes a health partnership between the physician,
the patient and the patient's family, when appropriate, is essential in
the overall health and care of the community.

As a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician, Dr. Sachs holds a bachelor's
degree from the University of Michigan and earned his medical degree from
Wayne State University. A resident of the Blue Water Area, Dr. Sachs is
vested and committed to providing patients of all ages and genders with
high-quality, compassionate care.

Endocrinology

Endocrinology

Endocrinology is a specialty of medicine which deals with the diagnosis
and treatment of diseases related to hormones. Endocrinology covers such
human functions as the coordination of metabolism, respiration, sensory
perception, and movement. It also focuses on the endocrine glands and
tissues that secrete hormones.

Endocrinologists are physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment
of the endocrine disorders. Our subspecialty treatment programs include:

Diabetes Management & Education

Insulin Pump Therapy

Thyroid, Adrenal and Pituitary Disorders

Osteoporosis-Bone and Calcium Disorders

PCOS-Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

CGM -Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Ultrasound Guided Biopsies of the Thyroid

Lake Huron Medical Group is pleased to announce Dr. Gaurav Bhalla, MD has
joined the Medical Group and will be practicing at Lake Huron Medical
Center - North Campus in Fort Gratiot.

Prior to joining LHMG, Dr. Bhalla completed his endocrinology, diabetes
and metabolism fellowship at Michigan State University and his internal
medicine residency at Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center.

As a member of Lake Huron Medical Group’s Endocrinology team, Dr.
Bhalla will provide a range of services, including: continuous glucose
monitoring clinic, team based approach to management of patients with
uncontrolled diabetes, management of thyroid nodule and thyroid cancer
including, prevention and management of osteoporosis in addition to other
endocrine problems.

Population Health Management

Population Health Management

Population health is dedicated to creating a fundamentally different culture
and perspective focused on wellness, a paradigm shift that leads to changing
health choices both at a conscious and unconscious level -- for care providers,
payers and consumers. Refining and improving the way we deliver care through
collabora- tive partnerships and prevention programs that address the
health care needs of our community are critical to improving outcomes
in a cost-effective manner.

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Dr. Sushma Reddy will continue as Chair of the Diabetes Excellence Team
and develop expanded services to address prevalent chronic illness throughout
our community; including an intensive diabetes management program, a continuous
glucose monitoring clinic, a thyroid cancer and radioactive iodine treatment
clinic, osteoporosis prevention and treatment as well as a fracture liaison
service. These programs will complement the primary care provided by a
patient's physician and work hand-in-hand with our clinically integrated
network to achieve optimal quality outcomes.

Dr. Reddy's appointment as our Director of Population Health is another
meaningful program that will ultimately improve the health of our community.

Dr. Sushma Reddy takes great pride in being available to her patients and
colleagues in the community. She is committed to building strong relationships
with every patient based on mutual respect and open communica- tion. She
works to inform and educate her patients in order to provide the best
possible treatment plan.

On staff at Lake Huron Medical Center for more than 25 years, Dr. Reddy's
professional roles include a wide range of experience. Previously she
served as Vice Chief of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine
Grace Division at Harper-Grace Hospitals in Detroit, Assistant Professor
of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Wayne State University
in Detroit, as well as her private practice in endocrinology care.

Dr. Reddy earned her medical degree from Kakatiya Medical College and completed
a rotating internship at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital. She completed
her residency program in Internal Medicine at Wayne State University and
completed her Fellowship training in Endocrinology and Metabolism at Wayne
State University.

Current Population Health Management programs offered include:

Intensive Diabetes Management Clinic

A multidisciplinary patient centered team (RN, CDE, NP and MD) approach
to improve glucose control over a 12-16 week period with a goal of A1C
< 8% or a 2% reduction and patient empowerment. Patient needs to be
willing to commit to weekly to semi-weekly appointments.

Diabetes Education/Medical Nutrition Therapy Consults

Individual and group Classes, for those patients newly diagnosed with diabetes
or in need of information to manage their diabetes with emphasis on self-management
goals. Medical nutrition therapy consists of instruction from our registered
dietician for issues involving nutrition.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Clinic

Patient wears minimally invasive monitor placed on abdomen for 3-7 days
with results and recommendation by Dr. Sushma Reddy.

Surgery

Surgery

Lake Huron Medical Centers offers surgical services designed to fit every
medical need. Our surgeons provide a variety of services in many locations.
Convenient surgical medical care for the entire family includes:

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Dr. Dawn Morey’s patient care philosophy is based upon interactive
communication between the patient and the physician. Communication is
the essential link to gaining an understanding of a patient’s medical
history and resolving any surgical issues, both physically and emotionally.
As a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO), Dr. Morey is fully trained and
licensed to prescribe medications and perform surgery. She utilizes all
medically accepted scientific methods to maintain and restore your health.
She will work closely with your primary care physician to consider all
your medical needs.

Although Dr. Morey primarily offers surgery through Lake Huron Medical
Center, she remains dedicated to meeting the needs of the overall community
and providing on-call surgical coverage to the Blue Water Area; and, as
needed, to patients at Deckerville Community Hospital.

Dr. Morey received her medical degree from the University of Health Sciences,
College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Kansas, City, Missouri. She completed
her residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center, in Grand Blanc, Michigan;
and is Board Certified in General Surgery. She has been in practice for
more than 20 years.

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Dr. Krishna Valjee plays an integral role in elevating the quality of care
in our community and has taken an active role in all forms and processes
that impact patient health. He has held several leadership positions at
Lake Huron Medical Center, Lakeshore Ambulatory Surgery Center, and St.
Clair County Medical Society including Chief of Department, Chief of Staff,
Board of Trustees, Credentials Committee and Cancer Commit- tee Co-Chair,
to name a few. Dr. Valjee is a true patient advocate.

Dr. Valjee received his Medical Degree from the University of Natal in
Durban, South Africa. He performed his Internship and Residency programs
at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan and became Fellowship trained
in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital. He is Board Certified
in General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery.

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Dr. Mehta is committed to delivering surgical care that is of the highest
quality and brings a strong focus on general and specialized areas of
surgery that will add value and expertise to our patients and hospital.

He is a board eligible surgeon in general and bariatric surgery and specializes
in robotic surgery using the da Vinci Surgery System.

Dr. Mehta received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan,
and his medical degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New
York, New York. His general surgery residency was completed at St. John
Providence Oakland Hospital in Madison Heights. Dr. Mehta also served
as a research assistant at the University of Michigan Cancer Center and
Karmanos Cancer Institute.

He is a board eligible surgeon in general and bariatric surgery and specializes
in robotic surgery using the da Vinci Surgery System.

Dr. Overly received his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University,
and his medical degree from Touro University of Nevada College of Osteopathic
Medicine in Henderson, Nevada. He completed his general surgery residency
with St. John Oakland Hospital in Warren where he severed as co-director
of General Surgery Residency Education. Dr. Overly has also served as
a Quality Improvement Advisor for Henry Ford Hospital in Wyandotte.